There’s also a long line of exclusive one-off and ultra-low-volume variants, such as the Pur Sang, Sang Bleu, World Record Edition, Quail Special Edition and Black Bess – itself part of a six-part 'Legends' series.

With 30 of the remaining 45 cars already on order, that leaves 15 cars still to be sold. Included in those are various demonstrators and show cars, which are planned to be reconditioned before being sold.

When the production run of the original Veyron ends, Bugatti will look to prepare for the arrival of its planned successor, which is due to go on sale in 2017 after an official unveiling in 2016.

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The plethora of meaningless special editions in recent years has smacked of desperation to keep the Veyron alive in the face of customer indifference. Now, finally, the Veyron will be put out of its misery.